New Zealand Maori Manaia Bone Pendant

Description   New Zealand Maori Manaia Bone Pendant - Medium Manaia Pendant etched on both sides and with paua decoration. It is hung on a polyester cord that can be adjusted to suit you. For Maori Manaia is the carrier of supernatural powers, the spirit which protects the wearer from evil. It is depicted with the head of a bird, the body of a man and the tail of a fish- creating a balance between sky, earth and the sea. PAUA This shellfish is a species of abalone (Haliotis iris). Found only in the seas around New Zealand, this marine mollusc eats seaweed and clings to rocks at depths of 1-10 meters, along the shoreline. Paua shell is the most colourful of all the abalone. Width: 1.25 inches / 3 cm Height: 2.75 inches / 7 cm   Details   SKU: J176 Weight: 0.01 kg Price: $29.00 NZD [convert]   (Notify me when the price drops)   ADD TO CART